Shooting Stars Program Assistant – Whyalla

About Us:

Shooting Stars founded in 2015 is an education engagement program for Aboriginal girls and young women run by Glass Jar Australia under Netball WA. Operating in 22 schools across Western Australia and South Australia we reach over 1200 participants fostering confidence cultural identity and positive connections through various activities and support.

Role Overview:

**This role can be full time or part time for the successful candidate**

Reporting to the Program Coordinator the Program Assistant will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Shooting Stars program with the primary aim of increasing overall school engagement participation and empowerment of female students.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Program Coordinator to deliver the Shooting Stars program including all activities (advocacy and support for participants engagement activities rewards health and wellbeing sessions and yarning circles) evaluation (attendance data collection and analysis writing case studies yarning circles) and marketing (Facebook and school newsletter updates)
• To develop supportive relationships with Shooting Stars participants
• To work collaboratively and foster relationships with Shooting Stars staff school staff community stakeholders and other service providers
• To assist the Program Coordinator to actively engage families community members stakeholders and other service providers in program delivery e.g. through events health and wellbeing sessions and rewards
• To represent Shooting Stars with pride and to role model respect and success within their community

Essential Criteria:

We have a strong workplace culture. Our first criterion is that the Program Assistants attitudes and values align with our mission and workplace culture. Our core values are: Culture Voice Community & Respect. We strive together so that we rise together. At Shooting Stars we believe that by empowering women we empower communities.

In addition to be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience with at-risk youth in education sports or career contexts
• Commitment to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation
• Strong relationships with Aboriginal communities
• Excellent communication networking and IT skills
• Ability to plan prioritize and work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility in work hours and travel
• Current SA C class drivers license (Essential)
• SA Working with Children Check (Essential)
• National Police Check (Essential)
• RRHAN-EC Training (Essential)

Salary:

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate dependant on their level of experience.

How to apply:

To be considered for this role please include a cover letter and resume with your application and apply for the role via the Shooting Stars or Netball WA website. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the position description please email us at

Who do I contact if I have an enquiry

If you have any questions related to your application please contact

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply